Bank of Maldives (BML) on Monday, August 22, announced their American Express debit cards will now be accepted worldwide.
The bank initially launched American Express cards exclusively for domestic use. With card's usage extension globally, customers can now link their USD accounts to the cards for foreign purchases online and overseas.
Ms. Aishath Noordeen, the bank's in-charge and acting MD said, "As part of our long-standing partnership with American Express, we are pleased to extend our existing debit card product by providing acceptance at all American Express merchants worldwide."
"Today's announcement underscores Bank of Maldives' leadership in card issuance in the country as we continue to offer great benefits to our growing customer base," she adds.
Speaking about the new extension of American Express debit card services, Divya Jain, the vice president, Global Network Services, India and South Asia of American Express said, "Bank of Maldives has been a valued partner for American Express in South Asia. The launch of the American Express debit card for international usage is a natural extension of our efforts to provide our card members in Maldives the flexibility of using their card globally while catering to their lifestyle and spend behavior."
Existing American Express card holders can request to set a USD as the card's primary account via internet or mobile banking.